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Cadillac Escalade EXT vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

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$63,060
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$35,980
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT2013 Chevrolet Avalanche
Starting MSRP
$63,060
$35,980
Towing Capacity
N/A
N/A
Bed Length
53 in
63.30/98.20 in
Engine Type
Gas/Ethanol V8
Gas/Ethanol V8
MPG
13 City / 18 Hwy
15 City / 21 Hwy
Horsepower
403 hp
320 hp
Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
5
6
Basic Warranty
4 yr / 50,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT2013 Chevrolet Avalanche
Engine Type
Gas/Ethanol V8
Gas/Ethanol V8
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
403 @ 5700
320 @ 5400
Displacement
6.2L/376
5.3L/325
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
417 @ 4300
335 @ 4000
Transmission Options
  • 6-Speed A/T
  • Transmission Overdrive Switch
  • A/T
  • 6-Speed A/T
  • A/T
MPG
13 City / 18 Hwy
15 City / 21 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
17.6 qts
16.6 qts

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT2013 Chevrolet Avalanche
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size
18 x 8.0 in
17 x 7.5 in
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Spare Wheel Size
17 x 7.5 in
17 x -TBD- in
Front Tire Size
P265/65R18
P265/70R17
Spare Tire Size
P265/70R17
P265/70R17
Rear Tire Size
P265/65R18
P265/70R17
Front Wheel Size
18 x 8.0 in
17 x 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT2013 Chevrolet Avalanche
Suspension Type - Rear
5-Link
Multi-Link
Axle Type - Front
Independent
Independent
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Coil Over Shock
Axle Type - Rear
Semi-Floating
Semi-Floating

Steering

Steering comparison
2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT2013 Chevrolet Avalanche
Steering Type
Pwr
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
43 ft
43 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Not Available ft
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
N/A

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT2013 Chevrolet Avalanche
Front Head Room
41 in
41 in
Second Head Room
40 in
40 in
Second Shoulder Room
65 in
65 in
Second Hip Room
62 in
62 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
53 in
63.30/98.20 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
50 in
Front Shoulder Room
65 in
65 in
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
54 ft³
Not Available ft³
Front Leg Room
41 in
41 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
N/A
N/A
Second Leg Room
39 in
39 in
Cargo Volume
46 ft³
46 ft³
Height, Overall
75 in
77 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
9 in
9 in
Tailgate Width
N/A
50 in
Overhang, Front
N/A
39 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
N/A
50 in
Wheelbase
130 in
130 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
79 in
79 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
25 in
31 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
N/A
53 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
N/A
50 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
222 in
221 in
Cab to End of Frame
N/A
N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
23 in
Front Hip Room
61 in
60 in
Ground Clearance, Front
9 in
9 in
Length, Overall
N/A
N/A

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT2013 Chevrolet Avalanche
Base Curb Weight
N/A
N/A
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
0 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
14,000 lbs
11,000 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
0 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
3,036 lbs
2,893 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
7,200 lbs
7,000 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
1,265 lbs
1,295 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Not Available lbs
Curb Weight
5,935 lbs
5,705 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
2,899 lbs
2,812 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
1,265 lbs
1,295 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
5,935 lbs
5,705 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
31 gal
32 gal
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
500 lbs
500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
7,600 lbs
5,100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5,000 lbs
5,000 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
1,140 lbs
765 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Not Available lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
7,900 lbs
7,600 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal
Not Available gal
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
0 lbs

Safety

Safety comparison
2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT2013 Chevrolet Avalanche
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Not available

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT2013 Chevrolet Avalanche
Bluetooth®
Standard
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT2013 Chevrolet Avalanche
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
160
145
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
600
600

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT2013 Chevrolet Avalanche
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13.5 x 0.787 in
13.5 x 0.78 in
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13 x 1.18 in
13.0 x 1.18 in
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Brake Type
Pwr
Pwr
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Not Available

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT or the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche?

The 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche is more reliable than the 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 2013 Avalanche versus a reliability rating of 4.0 for the 2013 Escalade EXT.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT or the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche?

The 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche is more fuel efficient than the 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT with 17 MPG combined versus 14 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT or the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche?

The 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche is cheaper than the 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT with a $35,980 starting MSRP versus a $63,060 starting MSRP.

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